复习 English phrases with "pull"

billzhao

The verb “to pull” has many different uses.
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2 c# }0 s% m* C, t% v) k4 gHowever, we generally use this verb in reference to holding something and using force to move it towards you or away from you. For example, “She pulled the heavy box towards her.”

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billzhao

Pull down (a building/church, etc)

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Pull in (a criminal/suspect)
; ]% C! p: K) j$ Q# ^) eTo arrest; to detain.

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Pull out (of an agreement)
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Pull over (a car)
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Pull ahead (during a competition/race, etc)
% f- M& B4 y, h8 w. Q. {To go into the leading position during a competition/race, etc.


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